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“The central task of education is to implant a will and facility for learning; it should produce not learned but learning people. The truly human society is a learning society, where grandparents, parents, and children are students together.” quote by Eric Hoffer
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“The central task of education is to implant a will and facility for learning; it should produce not learned but learning people. The truly human society is a learning society, where grandparents, parents, and children are students together.”

Eric Hoffer

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Meaning of Education" (1935)

Education should foster a lifelong learning mindset, not just knowledge accumulation.

In simple terms: Learning is a habit, not a one‑time event.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate curiosity daily.

Themes

education learning growth

Mood

optimistic inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • workplace training
  • personal development

Key Concepts

philosophy cognitive development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you become a learning society?
  • What habits support continuous learning?
A Different Perspective

Learning requires resources and motivation.

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